| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $160.48 | 8.563% | $174.2219 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.50 | 10.612% | $246.1117 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.86 | 7.380% | $159.8459 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.85 | 5.196% | $19.8294 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.72 | 9.690% | $51.2472 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.51 | 5.850% | $178.3678 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.57 | 12.256% | $267.8091 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.49 | $1,097.4330 | $1,097.44 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.30 | |